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CITY · 2020 ACS

Delta

Louisiana · 232 residents · 4.437 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−3%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1581922272612961990201020202024Delta
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,198
+84%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.8%
US avg: 10%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Delta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(222)
Black2.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(193)
Black9.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(8)
Diversity Score36.8%(85)
Diversity Score
37
+160%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2013
from 57.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Louisiana?

Delta, Louisiana has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Delta, Louisiana expensive?

In Delta, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Louisiana?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Louisiana?

About 40.3% of people in Delta, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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